This program has been implemented in two schools, Hedland Senior High School and Newman Senior High School.
The Pathway strategy in Hedland provides a more explicit focus on individual students’ needs, including literacy, numeracy and social emotional needs.
In Newman the strategy is focussed on strengthening partnerships with training providers such as TAFE, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), agencies, organisations, industry and local community.
Objectives
The Pathways strategy aims to achieve the following for students and young people in the Pilbara:
Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes
Through a planned program of learning experiences in education and training settings, we aim to assist students and young people to make informed decisions about their future.
Increase opportunities
Support young people to have more opportunities to become immersed in the new world of work, training, or study
Build skills and capabilities
Prepare young people for life beyond school by building skills and capabilities for employment, further training, or further study.
Strengthening their future and the community
Ensure students leave school with essential life attributes and skills to become productive members of the community.
Work readiness
Support students to be work-ready for the existing and emerging economy.
Active members of the community
Prepare students to effectively connect with their communities through relevant training and employment initiatives.
A plan for the future
Provide every student with a pathway to the future.
Understand and communicate their value
Empower students to understand and articulate the full range of their personal capabilities, achievements and strengths.
Program
Highlights
Strengthening Student Pathways Through Partnerships
Newman Senior High School’s Pathways Program, supported by the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership, is expanding vocational options for Years 11 and 12. Strong industry partnerships are helping students gain skills, confidence, and real-world experience to prepare for life after school.
From Classroom to Workshop: Year 9 Success Students Try Their Hand at Trades
The Success Program at Hedland Senior High School gives Year 9 and 10 students hands-on trade experiences, from automotive to metals, helping them explore local career pathways, understand industry expectations, and make informed subject and career choices.
Collaborating for Future Pathways
The Rise Up program helps students build leadership skills. Recently at Hedland Senior High School, Year 6 students joined peer leaders for activities that strengthened teamwork, confidence, and community connection.